“They could also drive, or walk, or come by boat,” he added.
“They are not so likely to try it if there are two in the house. Do you intend to remain at Clarendon some time?”
“It depends—on how you treat me.”
“I engage to be nice for—two weeks!” she smiled.
“Done!—I’m booked for two weeks, at least.”
“And when the two weeks have expired we shall consider whether to extend the period.”
“To—life?” smiling down at her.
She flung him a look that was delightfully alluring.
“Do you wish me to—consider that?” she asked, softly. 238
“If you will,” he said, bending down.